Zone

Crash of a Beechcraft AT-17B Bobcat near Hammer AFB

Date & Time: Mar 24, 1943
Operator:
Registration:
42-38905
Flight Phase:
Flight Type:
Survivors:
Yes
MSN:
3114
YOM:
1942
Crew on board:
0
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Circumstances:
The crew encountered an unexpected situation and was forced to abandon the airplane that crashed 5 km from Hammer AFB. All occupants parachutes to safety.

Crash of a Douglas RB-18A Bolo at Hammer AFB

Date & Time: Mar 1, 1943
Type of aircraft:
Operator:
Registration:
39-18
Flight Phase:
Flight Type:
Survivors:
Yes
MSN:
2666
YOM:
1939
Crew on board:
0
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Circumstances:
Crashed for unknown reasons while taking off from Hammer AFB. There were no fatalities.

Crash of a Lockheed RA-29 Hudson at Hammer AFB

Date & Time: Oct 2, 1942
Type of aircraft:
Operator:
Registration:
41-23422
Flight Phase:
Flight Type:
Survivors:
Yes
Schedule:
Hammer AFB - Hammer AFB
MSN:
414-6239
YOM:
1941
Crew on board:
0
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Circumstances:
The airplane crashed while taking off from Hammer AFB and was damaged beyond repair. There were no casualties.

Crash of a Lockheed RA-29 Hudson at Hammer AFB

Date & Time: Sep 22, 1942
Type of aircraft:
Operator:
Registration:
41-23390
Flight Phase:
Flight Type:
Survivors:
Yes
MSN:
414-6207
YOM:
1941
Crew on board:
0
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Circumstances:
The airplane crashed upon takeoff and was damaged beyond repair. There were no casualties.

Crash of a Lockheed A-29 Hudson at Hammer AFB

Date & Time: May 6, 1942
Type of aircraft:
Operator:
Registration:
41-23351
Flight Type:
Survivors:
Yes
MSN:
414-6168
YOM:
1941
Crew on board:
0
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Circumstances:
The twin engine airplane crashed upon landing at Hammer Field, Fresno, and was damaged beyond repair. There were no casualties among the crew.